Morgan Threewheeler gets the velomobile treatment

The Morgan Threewheeler is definitely a unique vehicle, although with prices starting just shy of £30,000 (about US$47,000) ... well, it ain't cheap. That said, if it's mainly just the look of the thing that you like, you might consider saving quite a few bucks and going with the human/electric hybrid replica now being offered by Minsk-based Ekomobil.

According to Ekomobil, the design of its vehicle is based on technical drawings of the original gas-powered Morgan Threewheeler.

It has a lacquered composite body shell and 24-inch wheels on the outside, combined with wood veneer and leather trim on the interior. The seat is made from a combination of genuine and synthetic leather. Available extras include a lighting system, an in-dash quartz clock, and a built-in MP3 player.

When used in human-power mode, the rider's pedaling power is transferred via a chain drive to a Shimano Nexus 3-speed planetary hub transmission in the rear wheel. The optional 48-volt hub motor is powered by an onboard battery, and it can reportedly take the vehicle to a top speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) while offering a non-pedal-assisted range of 30 to 40 km (19 to 25 miles).

Pricing of the Ekomobil Morgan replica ranges from €2,500 to €3,000 (about US$2,800 to $3,370) depending on options, plus shipping from Belarus. A smaller model for children is reportedly on the way, too.

Should you like the idea of a human/electric version of a classic weird little car, but the Morgan isn't your favorite, you might also want to check out Veloschmitt's Messerschmitt KR200 velomobile.

According to Ekomobil, the design of its vehicle is based on technical drawings of the original gas-powered Morgan Threewheeler(Credit: Ekomobil)

It has a lacquered composite body shell and 24-inch wheels on the outside(Credit: Ekomobil)

When used in human-power mode, the rider's pedaling power is transferred via a chain drive to a Shimano Nexus 3-speed planetary hub transmission in the rear wheel(Credit: Ekomobil)

Available extras include a lighting system, an in-dash quartz clock, and a built-in MP3 player(Credit: Ekomobil)

The seat is made from a combination of genuine and synthetic leather(Credit: Ekomobil)

Pricing of the Ekomobil Morgan replica ranges from €2,500 to €3,000 (about US$2,800 to $3,370)(Credit: Ekomobil)

A smaller model for children is reportedly on the way(Credit: Ekomobil)

The optional 48-volt hub motor is powered by an onboard battery, and it can reportedly take the vehicle to a top speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) while offering a non-pedal-assisted range of 30 to 40 km (19 to 25 miles)(Credit: Ekomobil)

Ekomobil's pedal/electric Morgan replica on the streets of Minsk(Credit: Ekomobil)

It features wood veneer and leather trim on the interior(Credit: Ekomobil)